[A small attempt at humor, as he sighs-] Quite. It's caused an impressive sense of trouble with my 'dream career', I must say...

[...Ah, the archaeology-

Bringing the tea over though, the rather wry smile does not fade.] Would that it were only the ship, where I had such experiences...

[But, he supposes that only strengthens Ed's point. He cannot help but note-] ...There used to be a time when the only healthy thing one could drink was alcohol.

[Three cheers for beer?] ...Though I should hope you've not been relying upon that method now, at least.